Tip Thursday With Tara - The Leadership Shift

Tip Thursday With Tara - The Leadership Shift

You were probably promoted because you were great at your job, and it was well deserved. However, perhaps nobody told you that the skills that made you successful as an employee aren't always the same skills that make you successful as a leader. In this week's Tip Thursday with Tara, we're exploring one of the biggest leadership shifts people face: moving from being the person who does the work to the person who develops others. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, stretched too thin, or responsible for too much, this episode will challenge you to think differently about what leadership success really looks like.

Leading With Purpose With Guest Rabbi Daniel Cohen

What kind of legacy are you creating through your leadership today? In this episode, Tara and Rabbi Daniel Cohen explore what it means to lead with purpose and leave a lasting impact. They discuss the difference between transactional and transformational leadership, balancing people and profit, and why culture and values must be actively led and not just written on a wall. They also dive into learning from mistakes, the role of mentorship, how to lead when the culture isn't where it needs to be, and practical ways leaders can build a legacy that continues long after they retire. This conversation will challenge you to think beyond results and focus on the impact you will eventually leave behind as a leader. About the guest: Rabbi Daniel Cohen’s unique blend of authenticity, humor, wisdom, and insight helps anyone learn the ingredients of leading a life of legacy. Rabbi Cohen is the senior rabbi at Congregation Agudath Shalom in Stamford, CT. He has been a lifelong student of leadership. Guest website link: https://www.rabbidanielcohen.com/ [https://www.rabbidanielcohen.com/]

Tip Thursday With Tara - Empowering Your Team Without Losing Accountability

Do you ever feel caught between wanting your team to take more ownership, and worrying that things will fall through the cracks if you step back? Many leaders want employees to think independently, solve problems, and take initiative, yet find themselves staying heavily involved in decisions and day-to-day work. In this week's Tip Thursday with Tara, we're exploring how to empower your team without sacrificing accountability, so employees can build confidence, take greater ownership, and contribute more effectively...without lowering expectations or losing sight of results. If you've ever wondered how to step back without things falling apart, this episode is for you.

Ownership of Work With Guest Kursten Faller

What if the reason your team isn't taking ownership has less to do with them, and more to do with how they're being led? In this episode with Kursten Faller, we explore how leaders can unlock the ownership employees want, while overcoming the fear of letting go. We discuss common leadership mistakes, the impact of perfectionism, and how building skills, trust, and accountability empowers teams to thrive. Learn practical strategies to create greater engagement, unlock potential, and develop a team that confidently takes ownership in today's fast-changing world. About the speaker: Kursten Faller [https://www.kurstenfaller.com/] https://www.kurstenfaller.com/is an organizational advisor of 25+ years’ experience, helping executives strengthen human systems that drive performance inside complex organizations. He is Founder of Centric Business Consulting. His new book: The Hidden Project Drivers: Building Behavior that Drives Success. Visit: kurstenfaller.com [http://kurstenfaller.com] for more on our guest and his book.

Tip Thursday With Tara - 3 Less-Known Ways to Delegate

You delegated the work. So why does it keep coming back? Many leaders and business owners find themselves stuck answering questions, approving every decision, and feeling like they can never truly step away. The result is frustration, overwhelm, and teams that seem hesitant to take ownership. In this week's Tip Thursday with Tara, we're exploring a different approach to delegation. This one that helps build confidence, accountability, and trust while reducing the need for constant leader involvement. This episode may help you identify why delegation isn't delivering the results you hoped for and what you can do about it. Enjoy!